In the early morning of Friday, March 30, 1906, the University of Idaho Administration Building burned down, taking with it nearly the entire contents of the university’s library. Other than items out on loan, the library’s collections of books, periodicals, government documents, and other materials were gone.
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Bygone University Life
The archival collections cared for by the University of Idaho Library come in all shapes and sizes. There are large record sets from elected officials measured in the hundreds of cubic feet. There are dozens of hours of reel-to-reel film that captured Vandal football and basketball games and scrimmages. There...
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Cloned Mules!
On May 4, 2003, University of Idaho researchers celebrated the birth of an extraordinary mule foal. Idaho Gem, as the foal would be named, was both the world’s first cloned mule and the first successful clone of an equine. The announcement of Idaho Gem’s birth, published in Science, marked the...
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After Historic Losses, We Remember UI’s Giants
The wind storm that hit the Palouse on December 17, 2025 damaged many things, including homes, vehicles, and countless trees. University of Idaho’s campus was not spared from the wreckage. After more than a week of heavy rains, dozens of trees were uprooted or broken apart by record gusts. Among...
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Highlighting Hidden Voices
Hispanic Oral History Project
The University of Idaho Library Digital Collections is an important resource for not only students and faculty at the university, but also the broader public of Idaho and beyond. One of the primary obligations of CDIL and the Special Collections and Archives department is to highlight materials in our collections....
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Recipes from the Archives
The holiday season brings opportunities to gather with loved ones and enjoy memorable meals together. However, selecting appropriate recipes for various occasions can be challenging. Special Collections and Archives offers an extensive collection of recipes suitable for any event.
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Research Assistant Reflection from The Basement
Post written by Callie Galford, Special Collections Research Assistant
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Using directories to document Downwinder residence
Looking for Downwinder/RECA documentation? If you are seeking supplemental proof of residence documentation for Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA or "Downwinder") cases, please fill out this form: Request for Assistance with RECA Claim. You will be asked to provide the name of the person making the RECA claim, the name...
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Football film from October 30, 1925
On this day, October 30, in 1925, the University of Idaho football team faced an unfortunate loss of 7-51 against the University of Southern California. Thanks to the efforts of our predecessors, football films from historical games were preserved in Special Collections and Archives and made available online in the...
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History in the Trees with Malcolm Furniss
Post written by Kate Morrison, Special Collections student staff member
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